Intern - Thin Films and Packaging - Technical Undergraduate Year-Round

Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 24

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Science
Engineering
Albuquerque

Requirements

Qualifications We Require:
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizenship
Qualifications We Desire:
Undergraduate student (sophomore or junior) majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Completed basic (freshman-level) Physics and Chemistry courses with labs. Completed or enrolled in Differential and Integral Calculus, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry
Experience working in a research laboratory
Experience with data collection, statistical analysis, presenting data, and maintaining a lab notebook
Fluent with MS Office; experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, and data processing software packages
Experience with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks, CREO)
Experience with 3D printing
Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
Good communication skills - both written and oral

Responsibilities

Assist with cleaning, organization, and general housekeeping of in several lab spaces, including class 10,000 clean rooms
Track lab supply and chemical inventory levels and coordinate restocking
Assist with the operation of the PVD and CVD tools to grow thin films
Assist with basic equipment maintenance activities
Use microscopes and other metrology equipment to collect, process, and analyze data
Conduct searches in the peer-reviewed literature
Develop CAD drawings and use 3D printers to print custom fixtures
Assist with data preparation and publication, e.g. statistical analysis and preparing graphs, tables, and figures
Maintain a well-organized lab notebook

Sandia National Laboratories

DOE labs securing a peaceful and free world through science and technology.

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Employees

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Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier DOE science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Our team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and business specialists apply their knowledge and skill toward delivering cutting-edge technology in an array of areas. Across our main sites in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, our research ranges from nuclear defense and homeland and global security to innovative work in biotechnology, environmental preservation, energy, and cyber security. Our teams have shared some of the reasons they enjoy working at Sandia: • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide • Extraordinary co-workers • Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world (tours.sandia.gov) • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities • Work-life balance with flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and convenient on-site amenities